We Need Water!
Vocabulary
Read the vocabulary terms to understand the reading better.
Digestion
Digestion is when your body breaks down food and liquids and turns them into fuel.
Temperature
Temperature is the measure of the amount of heat in something.
Waste
Waste is parts of what you eat that can’t be used by the body.

All living things need water to live. People need to drink water every day to keep healthy. Water helps your body digest food. It keeps your body temperature steady. Water carries waste from your body. Most animals use water the same way we do.

Plants need water, too. The picture shows how plants get water.
To learn more about water, watch the video by Periwinkle on YouTube.
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